Physics
Grade-8
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Question

This slinky wave represents a ____.

  1. Transverse wave
  2. Longitudinal wave
  3. Sound wave
  4. Water wave

Hint:

Transverse waves cause the medium to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

The correct answer is: Transverse wave


    • Transverse waves cause the medium to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
    • Particles of the medium move up and down in transverse waves.
    • Therefore, in the given figure slinky wave represent a transverse wave.
    • So, the correct option is a.

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